This past weekend I had the honor of being the official photographer for the Charlotte Pet Expo. Shorty Rossi, Christian and Hercules from the hit show Pit Boss was there along with celebrity pet expert- Harrison Forbes.
Check out the photos HERE.
Shorty Rossi from the hit show Pit Boss
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Over the years, I have had this unspoken desire to learn everything there is to learn about golf. Let's face it, golf is a popular sport and I wanted to find out what I was missing. My husband would say it's relaxing......have a few drinks.....laugh with the boys (or girls) and just enjoy the game.
Last fall, he decided to purchase lessons for me and then for my birthday I received an awesome set of clubs! Fast forward to January. I was finally ready to play my FIRST game. And where did I get to play? Sea Island. #4 out of 75 top golf resorts in the U.S. Not too shabby eh? AND first hole? I had a par! With this new found love of mine....I have started trying to keep a little more up to date with the players.
What better way to do this than see them up close and personal at the the annual Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte. While I did attend last year and was able to see Tiger Woods. (can we saying boring?)......I didn't get the same feel I did this year. This year was alot more fun. I definitely feel this was because I have gained a stronger interest in the sport.
The hubby and I attended a couple of days with family and friends. My brother in law and father in law came all the way from England for this! Our first day of attendance was Wednesday during the Pro-Am. This was the only day that cameras were allowed. I got some pretty amazing shots.
This little kid , Reyhan Griffin, was AMAZING. He won an opportunity to play with Rickie Fowler in this year's tournament. What an awesome opportunity to get to play with the big boys. You could see the joy in his eyes when signing autographs and taking photos in between each hole. That's what I call a forever memory.
Even if you don't like golf.....everyone knows who this is ...Phil Mickelson! Loved seeing his interactions with the fans. He was such a nice guy!
The Wells Fargo Championship will now remain a yearly event that my husband and I attend together. It's not just about the golf.....but the entire experience. Our friends, the laughter, the love of a sport we share and the memories.
The next Wells Fargo Championship will be held April 28th-May 4th at Quail Hollow Club. Add your name to the ticket waiting list today!
Want to check out all of the photos I took at the ProAm? Click HERE.
What is your favorite thing about the tournament? Or golf in general?
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On April 27th, I had the opportunity to attend one of the most popular local events in Charlotte-The Queen's Cup Steeplechase. I moved to the area in 2007 and was really excited about finally having the opportunity to attend the races. My father in law and brother in law were in town from the UK so they were along for the ride.
(My daughter Sophia, Englishman in the QC and me!)
Other than the main event....the races.....I had been told about the hats. It's like our very own Kentucky Derby so there had to be big fancy hats. For four years in a row, Trish Sanford, has attended Steeplechase. She said "we love the pageantry of the event and of course supporting the charities makes it even better". This year's chosen charity was Purple Heart Homes, a veterans' charity located in Statesville, NC.
After four years, Trish decided to finally join the hat competition. Check out the awesome hat she made.
Not only are there events such as the hat competition but attendees can enjoy live music, food and even a tailgating competition!
Since 1995, attendees have experienced the excitement of the races, the atmosphere and just reconnecting with one another.
A friend of mine had a tent that he invited us to where we enjoyed food, beverages and pretty amazing social time. I think we were able to show my UK family a little bit of Southern hospitality. My husband and I have decided to make this event a yearly MUST for our family. It was so much fun.
Here are some more photos I captured.
HE LOST HIS HORSE!
Wanna see all the photos I took? Visit HERE
What's YOUR favorite part of The Queen's Cup? Or maybe you've attended the REAL Kentucky Derby! I would love to hear about it!
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